Truth or error?

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God.             — 2 Timothy 2:15

Steve often witnesses to his co-workers. But when he mentions something directly from the Bible, someone frequently responds: “Wait! That was written by men, and it’s full of errors, just like any other book.”

The following letter to the editor in our local newspaper expresses a similar thought: “Believers cite that the Word of God is infallible, but I see no apparent reason to believe that the words written in the Bible by man are any more infallible than the words written in a science journal by man.”

How do we respond when the Scriptures are so readily dismissed as being just man’s words with errors? Most of us aren’t biblical scholars and may not have an answer. But if we do some reading (2 Tim. 2:15), we’ll find the evidence that it’s God-inspired (3:16) and therefore trustworthy.

For example, consider this. Over a period of 1,600 years, 40 different authors wrote the 66 books of the Bible. There were 400 silent years between the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 of the New Testament. Yes, Genesis to Revelation tell one unified story.

While we accept the Bible by faith, there’s plenty of evidence that it’s true. Let’s be diligent to study and share what we learn with others.       — Anne Cetas

The Bible stands, and it will forever

When the world has passed away;

By inspiration it has been given —

All its precepts I will obey. — Lillenas

READ: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

In a skeptical world you can trust God’s reliable Word.

The Bible in one year:

• Jeremiah 18-19

• 2 Timothy 3